Review of Vermont Castings --- Defiant Encore -- Freestanding Stove burning Wood only
Installation Type: Wood/Coal - into masonry chimney
Date Reviewed:
prior to Nov. 2004*)
Satisfaction Ratings from 5 stars (best) to 1 star (worst)
Satisfaction with unit = ✰
Satisfaction with dealer = ✰✰✰
Satisfaction with manufacturer =
Other Information about the Home and Stove
Room Size (Sq ft): | House Size (Sq feet): 800
Bought in 1995 , Price Paid: 1800.
Location : Belvidere, Vermo ,
Purchased from: HVAC Contractor -
Likes:
Good looking unit
Dislikes:
The cast iron back warped after only a few years of use which cost significantly to replace. Poor design. Stove was only used three months per year maximum for five years.
Comments:
Do not purchase a Defiant Encore if you will rely on the unit for full time heavy duty heating of your home.
* Dates that reviews were submitted were not recorded prior to Nov. 2004
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